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World-Inspired Conservatory Ideas and Designs

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Bethesda - Cathedral Sunroom
Bethesda - Cathedral Sunroom
Maryland SunroomsMaryland Sunrooms
Isleta Pergola Project
Isleta Pergola Project
Cornerstone LandscapesCornerstone Landscapes
Outdoor hardscape, pathways and asian inspired pergola for residential backyard patio area.
Eumundi Outdoor Entertaining
Eumundi Outdoor Entertaining
Cedar RoofingCedar Roofing
Gorgeous suntrap under the Premium Grade Western Red Cedar roofed pool cabana. Photo: Cedar Roofing www.cedarroofing.com.au
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Reduced Heat and Glare
Reduced Heat and Glare
Green Light Window FilmsGreen Light Window Films
Photo Courtesy of Eastman -Modern Mid-Century home with floor to ceiling windows -Maintains the view with natural light with reduced glare
Haena Pavillion
Haena Pavillion
Anderson/Collier ArchitectsAnderson/Collier Architects
Courtyard
Courtyard
Space AlgorithmSpace Algorithm
Vintage Beach Chic
Vintage Beach Chic
Fine Design Interiors, Inc.Fine Design Interiors, Inc.
Sunroom w Fireplace
Sunroom w Fireplace
Benvenuti and SteinBenvenuti and Stein
Bright Sunroom addition in Chicago has cathedral ceiling with large skylights, full height windows and oversize sliding glass doors that open to the terrace. The heated travertine floor extends to the outdoor terrace on one side and the pool house on the other side providing a seamless connection from one space to the adjoining spaces. A beige marble mantle fireplace anchors the space. Norman Sizemore-Photographer
Vignette
Vignette
Blinds, Blinds, Blinds!Blinds, Blinds, Blinds!
Sunrooms
Sunrooms
Tropical SunroomsTropical Sunrooms
Lovell 1
Lovell 1
palaestrapalaestra
Brett Boardman
Living Spaces
Living Spaces
Decor and You- Kayla JohnsDecor and You- Kayla Johns
Garden Atrium
Garden Atrium
Sustainable Design GroupSustainable Design Group
An alternate view of the atrium. Garden Atriums is a green residential community in Poquoson, Virginia that combines the peaceful natural beauty of the land with the practicality of sustainable living. Garden Atrium homes are designed to be eco-friendly with zero cost utilities and to maximize the amount of green space and natural sunlight. All homeowners share a private park that includes a pond, gazebo, fruit orchard, fountain and space for a personal garden. The advanced architectural design of the house allows the maximum amount of available sunlight to be available in the house; a large skylight in the center of the house covers a complete atrium garden. Green Features include passive solar heating and cooling, closed-loop geothermal system, exterior photovoltaic panel generates power for the house, superior insulation, individual irrigation systems that employ rainwater harvesting.
Garage Door Sunroom Oasis
Garage Door Sunroom Oasis
Paragon Construction Company LLCParagon Construction Company LLC
Customized outdoor living transformation. Deck was converted into three season porch utilizing a garage door solution. Result was an outdoor oasis that the customer could enjoy year-round
Tropical Patio Garden
Tropical Patio Garden
bethiniowabethiniowa
tropical houseplants and banana overwintering in sunroom
Serangoon North
Serangoon North
StudioMyteStudioMyte
The homeowners of this HDB maisonette flat in Serangoon are an outgoing couple who wanted a home designed to be able to host large gatherings and cell groups comfortably. Hu Wen and Mei Ying designed an open plan combining the living, balcony, dining and open kitchen into a single contiguous space. A small yard was created at where the back of the wet kitchen used to be and, cleverly located behind the new open kitchen, it is where the couple is able to keep their unsightly laundry hidden away while entertaining guests. In this way, the social and service areas on the first storey are kept neatly separated, making it always ready for hosting! The homeowners are also passionate foodies! They love exploring new cafes and restaurants around our island, so the designers transformed their balcony into their very own "cafe"! A glass canopy, wooden trellis and fairy lights transform the space into a great spot for brunch during the day or romantic candlelight dinner at night. This project was done in collaboration with Bezelel's Craftsmen.
The Rain-forest Sitting Room
The Rain-forest Sitting Room
Dawn D. Totty Interior DESIGNSDawn D. Totty Interior DESIGNS
What a feel good space to sit and wait for an appointment! Organic features from the wood furnishings to the layers of plant life creates a fun and forest feel to this space. The flooring is a high gloss gray/taupe enamel coating over a concrete base with walls painted in Sherwin Williams Gossamer Veil- satin finish Interior & Exterior design by- Dawn D Totty Interior Designs 615 339 9919 Servicing TN & nationally
220 Sandy Lane
220 Sandy Lane
Omni Photo ServicesOmni Photo Services
Central Merritt Island canal home addition
Central Merritt Island canal home addition
Armistead Design & DraftingArmistead Design & Drafting

World-Inspired Conservatory Ideas and Designs

A conservatory, garden room or orangery is a decidedly British and Irish home extension: a room that allows us to enjoy our outdoor space without having to brave the unpredictable weather. Originally a type of glass house or greenhouse where plants could be grown in sheltered conditions, the modern conservatory now offers flexible entertainment space. Your world-inspired conservatory can serve as an additional living area, a garden room, a spacious dining room or an open-plan kitchen; all flooded with the extra light that a glass extension will give you.

What conservatory style should I choose?

A lean to conservatory is the most straight-forward garden room structure with a slanted roof that appears to lean on the original house wall. If you’re looking for a small conservatory then the simple rectangular design of lean to conservatories makes them ideal for bungalows and properties with small gardens. The Victorian conservatory is the most common style, with an elegant shape which features a rounded end wall. An Edwardian conservatory is built similarly, but with a rectangular shape that is perhaps more space-efficient. L or P-shaped conservatories combine the styles of both Victorian and Edwardian garden rooms, and offer a versatile space that can be split into separate areas. Contemporary garden rooms with large glass walls are fantastic additions to modern homes or extensions and can create stunning exteriors. However, designs like these do use a lot of space and could require special planning permission. If you don’t have space for a large, contemporary garden room and you aren’t a fan of the uPVC conservatory, orangeries or sunrooms may appeal more; the structure is sympathetically designed to appear consistent with the style of the house.

What is an orangery?

They are both glass-walled and -roofed structures, but what is the difference between a conservatory and an orangery? The traditional orangery has a longer history ‐ it became popular in the 17th Century when homeowners wanted a place to grow citrus plants (e.g. orange trees, hence ‘orangery’) and so built structures, either stand alone or incorporated into their homes, with glass walls and roofs, similar to greenhouses. The conservatory is actually believed to have developed from the orangery after the fashion for growing citrus plants died down. However, homeowners still wanted a place to grow other tropical, herb or shrub plants that would allow sun and warmth into the house in summer and allow the plants to survive in winter. Today, the real difference is in the construction. Orangeries are considered traditional extensions with masonry walls and more standard Victorian structures, whereas modern conservatories can be more varied and made of a range of materials, including timber, uPVC or aluminium.

What type of conservatory furniture do I need?

Chances are your conservatory furniture will see a high amount of direct sunlight. Keep this in mind when choosing pieces, since some fabrics and materials can quickly fade or become uncomfortably hot. Outdoor furniture will generally stand up well to the heat and light exposure of sunrooms and orangeries, but don’t be afraid to mix and match with indoor pieces as well. Wicker, seagrass and rattan furniture items are good options, while you might want to steer away from metal and leather pieces which will get hot in the sunlight. Installing conservatory blinds or shades that can be drawn when the room isn't in use is a smart way to prolong the life of your sunroom furniture when the space is not in use.
SF Conservatory of Flowers Project
SF Conservatory of Flowers Project
Creative EnvironmentsCreative Environments
There were several hanging wrought iron fixtures designed to hold plants.
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